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The official poster for Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace 3D has been released, officially beginning the advertising campaign for the 3D version of the film, before it hits theaters on February 10th, 2012.

What's immediately notable about this poster is the prominence given to Darth Maul, the undeniably cool villain of the film – but one who doesn't have a huge amount of screen time. Of course, Maul's popularity has grown and grown through the years, and 2012 will be a big year for the Sith Lord, who will be returning in Star Wars: The Clone Wars this spring.

Details on Darth Maul's Clone Wars Return

Also interesting is the absence of several major Phantom Menace characters, who were all present on the original poster for the film, back in 1999. Well, Jar Jar Binks' absence is not so shocking, as the, ahem, less than beloved gungan hasn't been included on any major piece of Phantom Menace marketing (including the VHS and DVD releases) since the film came out. But sorry Anakin Skywalker , Qui-Gon Jinn, Padme and C-3PO, you're not on this poster either. Though I will point out that technically, you could argue Anakin is there - After all, you can see his little head piloting his podracer! Meanwhile, congratulations Darth Sidious and Yoda, who are newbies when it comes to Phantom Menace posters!

Check out the poster below and let us know what you think in the comments!

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- Lucasfilm


And in case you haven't seen it, here's the video teasing Darth Maul's return on Star Wars: The Clone Wars.

The Clone Wars: Darth Maul Teaser
http://www.ign.com/videos/2011/10/1...arth-maul-lives

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Originally posted by S_D_J
I don't know if there's a thread for this yet, if so please merge or lock


Phantom Menace 3D Poster Revealed
Darth Maul takes center stage.



I guessed they weren't kidding when they say the idea to bring back Maul was Lucas'... He now takes center stage in the poster

I love Maul, though so it's good... the poster I mean... but it looks uncomfortably fan-made-ish

The good news (at least to me) is that it'll also be released in 2D

btw: I luv how they put digital Yoda in there

It looks likes he's thinking: "Oh sh*t, not again..."

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Originally posted by queeq
Well, the last good poster they made was the teaser for Phantom Menace: with Jake Llloyd and Vader's shadow...

More crap...

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Originally posted by queeq
Well, the last good poster they made was the teaser for Phantom Menace: with Jake Llloyd and Vader's shadow...

More crap...

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Originally posted by queeq
Cherish it.

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Originally posted by -Pr-
Poor Liam Neeson.

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Originally posted by -Pr-
Poor Liam Neeson.

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Originally posted by steverules_2
Least there's no Jar Jar, although I can't say that for the movie...they should cut him out and call it 'Star wars episode I: The phantom menace, the good edition.'

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Originally posted by S_D_J
There was room for him in upper-right corner

guess the 8 years-old who made it was too busy putting in a smoke effect

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Originally posted by -Pr-
Having Darth Maul plastered in the middle doesn't help either.

Question though: Has the movie itself been changed at all? Apart from the whole Yoda CGI thing.

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Originally posted by -Pr-
Having Darth Maul plastered in the middle doesn't help either.

Question though: Has the movie itself been changed at all? Apart from the whole Yoda CGI thing.

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Originally posted by LanceWindu
You need to watch The Phantom Edit.

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Originally posted by LanceWindu
Wasn't there a change for the Blu-ray where they took out the "Vote now." chant in the Senate?

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Originally posted by S_D_J
Even if there is, I don't think many would care, changes are mostly cosmetic. I don't think there'll be something like Greedo shooting first or Vader screaming


I actually like the idea of having the poster build around Maul, the problem is how badly done it is... as if they weren't even trying

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Originally posted by steverules_2
So...are ALL the movies being done in 3D?

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Originally posted by S_D_J
All six of them, one per year starting next year